The proposal is inspired by spectacular views of the Hyverfjall Volcano and its close proximity to the Myvatn Nature Baths, making the area a popular tourist attraction. The fulcrum of the concept is the form of a specific element: the greenhouse.
The primitive form of conventional greenhouses was explored and dissected into parameters governed by its important attributes and functions, mainly:
The exploration led to divergence from the form of conventional greenhouses and paved the way for an interesting form-finding journey. Other important parameters were considered, namely:
The end result is a form which stays loyal to the building’s central function as a greenhouse but seamlessly amalgamates the different uses in a linear way. Strict control is also maintained in the relationship between the different spaces. For example, considerable importance was given to the relationship between the restaurant and the greenhouse, exposing diners to the farm-to-table process. Contrastingly, an enclosed experience was maintained in other spaces which warrant a certain level of privacy or seclusion, such as the yoga space.